Eli James Whitchurch
June 22, 2010
7 lbs 12 oz
20.5 inches
At 41+ weeks pregnant, I was beginning to feel as though I would be pregnant forever! I will say I will never forget the feelings I had after holding my sweet baby boy in my arms for the first time. He was definitely worth the wait!
This picture was taken just after we got checked into the hospital. Soon enough, that basketball belly would turn into pizza dough, muffin top belly.
I was induced because I was so many days past my due date. I was skeptical about the whole inducing process, but after experiencing it all, I absolutely LOVED labor. It was so much more 'chill' than I thought it would be. Yes, I did get an epidural and it was awesome. I had full feeling in both legs and was able to still feel my contractions without actually feeling pain. 9 hours and 7 pushes later and the baby was out!
This is what happens when you get bored waiting to have a baby.
Along with Zach, my wonderful sister Megan and my step-mom Debi were the best support group. We had a blast just hanging out in the delivery room. I feel so lucky to have such great family around.
Moments after Eli was born
Proud papa and Eli the day we got home
We LOVE our sweet baby boy!
13 comments:
Adorable!!!! Congrats you two!
Kate, I cannot believe how beautiful you are after labor.... woot woo! Hahaa!
oh my goodness i have to come and see this adorable bundle of joy! he is the cutest baby boy i have ever seen! seriously! sounds like everything went well with delivery, i am so happy you had such a good experience and hope you are getting sleep and enjoying that beautiful baby!
He is perfect and beautiful! As are you. My goodness you look gorgeous, both in labor and moments after.
Kate, you look like a supermodel! And baby Eli is so so darling! Congratulations you guys!!
SO cute!!! And I love the name. Glad that everything went so perfectly. I am sorry I caught you sleeping the other night. Hopefully I can catch you this weekend sometime.
ps.... your "moments after eli was born" pic IS REDICULOUS. you are gorgeous. um.... why were you not ridiculously swollen and frumpy???
Wow what a beautiful baby and Mamma, okay daddy too. Congratulations! I am so happy to hear all went well I have to meet him soon! Take Care
He is such an adorable little bafana. Congratulations!!!
I still think he looks like a little Zachary.
He is a beautiful little guy... I have been checking the blog frequently cause I have been so excited to catch a glimpse of little Eli. We are so happy for you guys, and we can't wait to see you guys next month!
CONGRATS and what a beautiful little guy! He is definitely lucky to get you as a mom and I can't wait to meet him one day soon I hope. You look like a million bucks Kate and most of all I am thrilled for you! All the best - McCall
We love you baby Eli!
Dang girl! Did you even break a sweat?!? You look gorgeous right after popping him out! We love you guys and are so happy to have Eli in the family! :)
Kate! This is Laura (Matthews), Megan's friend. Congratulations! Your little Eli is so darling. And you look absolutely gorgeous in all of your pictures. You do not look like you were just about to give birth.
My mom said she saw you at Costco. She said you were so pretty and so nice to talk to.
Hope you are doing well and adjusting to motherhood. Get plenty of rest!
congrats! he is so beautiful. i am so happy for you!
p.s. i want to punch you in the face so you can look like i did after giving birth!!! haha. jk. you are lovely.
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